How to Add an Inner Stroke in Illustrator Using Offset Path (Easy Outline Effect)
Looking for a way to add a stroke inside your letters instead of around the outside?
This quick Illustrator trick uses the Offset Path tool with a negative value to shrink the path inward, then adds a stroke to that smaller shape. The result is a clean inner outline — perfect for creating layered text, cutout effects, or adding bold details to your typography without changing the outside shape.
You’ll learn:
How to create outlines from text
How to use Offset Path with both positive and negative values
How to make an “inner stroke” effect
Why this is useful for creative text layouts and logos
🎨 Great for modern branding, title graphics, and custom type treatments.
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